1 Based on current active status2 Based on reported/processed data by date of issue3 Based on 39 months of tickets with itinerary4 Average Daily Sales by ARC-accredited agency locations

New Monthly Stats Definitions

Data Elements

Definition

Domestic Fares

Fare amount in dollars for transactions where the itinerary was wholly within the US.

International Fares

Fare amount in dollars for transactions that included a destination outside of the US.

Total Fares

Total "price" paid for the ticket, service, EMD, MCO, etc. that does not include airline fees or taxes.

Airline Fees (i.e. Fuel Surcharges)

Fees charged by the airlines not included in the base fare. Included here may be fuel surcharges, ticketing surcharges, etc. Each airline will independently determine any fees and those are listed on each airlines website.

Taxes and non-airline Fees (i.e. PFC)

The dollar amount collected for taxes, government fees, airport charges, or other similar not retained by the airline.

Total Taxes & Fees

Dollar amount of all fees and taxes not included in the Fare amount of the transaction.

Credit Card Sales

Total dollar amount for airline transactions by US Travel agencies using a credit or debit card as a form of payment.

Cash Sales

Total dollar amount for airline transactions by US Travel agencies settled with cash.

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